Archive · 29 Jul 2025
Energy Minister Highlights Smart Meter Awareness Campaign
The Energy Minister wants people to understand smart electricity meters.
These meters are only for businesses, not farmers.
He's worried about false rumors online and wants to clear them up.
The Minister also talked about fixing power issues like outages and low voltage.
He also talked about solar power for homes, like in Eluru, which is doing well with the program.
Energy Minister Ravi Kumar emphasized public education on smart electricity meters.
Smart meters are only for industrial and commercial consumers, not agricultural ones.
Minister addressed supply disruptions and low voltage issues.
Officials were instructed to address social media misinformation about smart meters.
PM Surya Ghar scheme implementation progress was discussed.
- Who
- Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar and APEPDCL officials.
- What
- The Energy Minister discussed smart meters, power supply, and infrastructure.
- When
- During a review meeting.
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To address public concerns, improve power supply, and implement schemes.
Public Concerns
Government's Stance
Smart Meter Misinformation
Public Concerns
Concerns about smart meters and their impact on consumers.
Government's Stance
Misinformation circulating on social media regarding smart meters.
- Minister
- Gottipati Ravi Kumar
- Focus
- Smart meters and power supply
- Target Consumers
- Industrial and commercial
- Scheme Discussed
- PM Surya Ghar
- Location of Meeting
- APEPDCL jurisdiction